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    Influenza viral matrix 1 protein aggravates viral pathogenicity by inducing TLR4-mediated reactive oxygen species production and apoptotic cell death

    Influenza virus is one of the most challenging viruses threating human health. Since infection with influenza virus triggers inflammatory responses and induces cell death, the molecular and cellular mechanisms...

    Chang-Ung Kim, Dahwan Lim, Young Sang Kim, Bonsu Ku, Doo-** Kim in Cell Death & Disease (2023)

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    Induction of Nrf2-mediated phase II detoxifying/antioxidant enzymes in vitro by chitosan-caffeic acid against hydrogen peroxide-induced hepatotoxicity through JNK/ERK pathway

    Chemical modification of chitosan is a promising method for the improvement of biological activity. In this study, chitosan-caffeic acid (CCA) was prepared and its in vitro hepatoprotective ability against hyd...

    Chang-Bum Ahn, Jae-Young Je, Young-Sang Kim in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry (2017)

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    Blood Mercury Can Be a Factor of Elevated Serum Ferritin: Analysis of Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES 2008–2012)

    Serum ferritin as well as blood mercury are reported to be associated with chronic inflammation. However, the relation between serum ferritin and blood mercury has not yet been established. We utilized the Kor...

    Nam-Seok Joo, Young-Hwa Choi, Kyung-** Yeum in Biological Trace Element Research (2015)

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    Serum Zinc Concentration Is Inversely Associated with Insulin Resistance but Not Related with Metabolic Syndrome in Nondiabetic Korean Adults

    Although zinc was known to be associated with insulin metabolism and diabetes, the relationship of serum zinc concentration with insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) was not well investigated ...

    Bang-In Ahn, Moon Jong Kim, Hyung Suk Koo in Biological Trace Element Research (2014)

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    Crystal structure of the BAFF–BAFF-R complex and its implications for receptor activation

    B-cell activating factor (BAFF) is a key regulator of B-lymphocyte development. Its biological role is mediated by the specific receptors BCMA, TACI and BAFF-R. We have determined the crystal structure of the ...

    Ho Min Kim, Kyung Sook Yu, Mi Eun Lee in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology (2003)